Australia Overnight with Clinton Maynard

Mike Jeffreys is joined by Brendan O’Neill, journalist & Editor of ‘Spiked’ and host of the ‘Spiked’ podcast, to dissect the stories making headlines in the U.K. & the world over the past week.

You can keep up to date with Brendan’s most recent work by visiting the ‘Spiked’ website www.spiked-online.com

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Mike Jeffreys chats to Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for July 26th.

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Mike Jeffreys' weekly chat with Sue Dodd from the Sydney Markets about what bargains are on offer at the markets this week…

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Aussie historian, author & entertainer Jim Haynes joins Overnight each week for his unique knowledge of Aussie Wit, Words and Wisdom from Australia’s history.

This week Jim shines the spotlight on Another side of Henry Lawson - the gypsies in Australia.

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Listen to the full show podcast - Thursday 24th of July

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Mike Jeffreys' weekly talk with Leith Van Onselen, Chief Economist at the MB Fund &  Co-founder of Macrobusiness, to dissect the politics behind Australia’s economy.

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As the drinks flow at the Christmas in July party, conversations become personal and honest, leading to deep discussions with our boss about raises or candid remarks to colleagues.

Many people have regrets afterward.  Alcohol reduces brain activity, impacting coordination, memory creation, and rational decision-making, often referred to as 'losing our filter.'

Mike is joined by Emotional Intelligence Expert, Amy Jacobson, who shares five tips on how to keep the filter on and our personal brand intact at this Christmas in July.

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Listen to the full show podcast - Thursday 25th of July

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Mike Jeffreys chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for July 25th

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Mike Jeffreys’ weekly political chat with Terry Barnes – Columnist, political and policy consultant & former Howard government adviser.

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Listen to the full show podcast - Wednesday 24th of July

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In the US, both political parties support aspiration and family businesses. In contrast, Australia has chosen to target family businesses adversely.

Alarmingly, most of Australia’s 2.5 million family enterprises, employing around five million people, are unaware of the impending impact from the Albanese government.

Mike is joined by Business Columnist Robert Gottliebsen from The Australian, who explains that new legislation will require these businesses to share management control with union delegates, disrupting their decision-making process and harming productivity.

While large enterprises can manage this change, family businesses, which rely on trust and efficiency, will struggle, Mr Gottliebsen says.

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Australia’s leading group representing mothers of falsely accused men has called for recognition of the injustice they face in our biased court system captured by believe-all-women justice.

Mothers of Sons says fear of retribution has prevented too many legal experts, journalists, media commentators, academics and impacted families from speaking out about this issue which is causing harm to many Australian men every year.

Victims of appalling injustice in our courts, including family members from some of Australia’s most famous false allegations cases, will join academics and experts for an historic one-day conference event in Sydney on August 31, 2024, entitled Restoring the Presumption of Innocence. 

The conference, hosted by Australians for Science and Freedom and sponsored by Mothers of Sons, is aimed at people everywhere concerned about fair treatment under the law. The organisers specifically hope to attract the parents of young men who are particularly vulnerable to false sexual assault allegations.

Mike is joined by Bettina Arndt, men’s rights advocate, media commentator & one of the founders of 'Mothers of Sons', who says "The media’s unwillingness to address the other side of this cultural phenomenon must end.”

“The public mood has shifted radically since recent high-profile cases have put the spotlight on wrongful accusations, and the media and political elites simply aren't keeping up. To prevent more suffering and injustice we need to have a much more mature and balanced public debate.”

*The Restoring the Presumption of Innocence Conference is on Saturday August 31, 2024 8.30am - 5.00pm Rushcutters Bay, Sydney.

Tickets and information about live streaming www.presumptionofinnocence.au

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Mike is joined by Dr. Rachel Matthews, an author, social commentator, and university lecturer, to discuss the complexities of modern comedy and how she navigates what is considered funny today.

Dr. Matthews notes that humor is a core part of Australian identity, from Barry Humphries' iconic wit to Hannah Gadsby's contemporary insights. Despite this, she observes that digital pressures, global challenges, and the rise of wokeism pose significant threats to traditional humor.

In her writing and creative writing classes, Dr. Matthews explores the nuances of humor, particularly dark comedy. She examines what makes a joke timeless, what ensures the success of dark comedy or tragicomedy, and what renders a joke distasteful.

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Listen to the full show podcast - Wednesday 24th of July

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Mike Jeffreys is joined by Sarah Boorer, Communications professional & CWA award-winning cook, to look at the world of baked goods, delicious treats and & easy recipes.

This week Sarah whips up Chocolate fondant (recipe courtesy bbcgoodfood.com)

Ingredients
50g melted butter, for brushing cocoa powder, for dusting
200g good-quality dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces
200g butter, in small pieces
200g golden caster sugar 4 eggs and 4 yolks
200g plain flour
Caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream or orange sorbet, to serve

Method
STEP 1  First get your moulds ready. Using upward strokes, heavily brush melted
butter (use 50g in total) all over the inside of the pudding mould. Place the mould in
the fridge or freezer. Brush more melted butter over the chilled butter, then add a
good spoonful of cocoa powder into the mould. Tip the mould so the powder
completely coats the butter. Tap any excess cocoa back into the jar, then repeat
with the next mould.

STEP 2  Place a bowl over a pan of barely simmering water, then slowly melt 200g
good-quality dark chocolate and 200g butter, both chopped into small pieces,
together. Remove the bowl from the heat and stir until smooth. Leave to cool for
about 10 mins.

STEP 3  In a separate bowl whisk 4 eggs and 4 egg yolks together with 200g golden
caster sugar until thick and pale and the whisk leaves a trail; use an electric whisk if
you want. Sift 200g plain flour into the eggs, then beat together.

STEP 4  Pour the melted chocolate into the egg mixture in thirds, beating well
between each addition, until all the chocolate is added and the mixture is completely
combined to a loose cake batter.

STEP 5  Tip the fondant batter into a jug, then evenly divide between the moulds.
The fondants can now be frozen for up to a month and cooked from frozen. Chill for
at least 20 mins or up to the night before. To bake from frozen, simply carry on as
stated, adding 5 mins more to the cooking time.

STEP 6  Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Place the fondants on a baking tray,
then cook for 10-12 mins until the tops have formed a crust and they are starting to
come away from the sides of their moulds. Remove from the oven, then leave to sit
for 1 min before turning out.

STEP 7  Loosen the fondants by moving the tops very gently so they come away
from the sides, easing them out of the moulds. Tip each fondant slightly onto your
hand so you know it has come away, then tip back into the mould ready to plate up.

STEP 8  Starting from the middle of each plate, squeeze a spiral of caramel sauce –
do all the plates you need before you go on to the next stage.

STEP 9  Sit a fondant in the middle of each plate. Using a large spoon dipped in hot
water, scoop a ‘quenelle’ of ice cream.

STEP 10  Carefully place the ice cream on top of the fondant, then serve
immediately. Repeat with the rest of the fondants.

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Clinton Maynard chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for July 24th

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Professor David Flint chats to Mike Jeffreys on the week’s important issues & political news.

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Listen to the full show podcast - Tuesday 23rd of July

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Mike is joined by Dr. Marny Lishman, a Health and Community Psychologist, to discuss the ethics of using IVF for embryo selection.

Although Americans Noor Siddiqui and her husband have no fertility issues, she has chosen to undergo IVF to freeze her embryos.

Utilising technology developed by her startup, Orchid, she is pre-screening each embryo for potential health problems.

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Do only heterosexual skinny white people deserve love?

Bridgerton fans seem to think so. When Julia Quinn, the author of Bridgerton, agreed to change a heterosexual character to a lesbian one, over 40,000 fans protested. They opposed including lesbians in Regency England, preferring the show to remain white and heterosexual, excluding queer audiences.

This season's lead, Nicola Coughlan, has also faced attacks for her body size, with comments claiming a "fat girl winning the prince" is implausible. With WHO research indicating 43% of adults are overweight, such fans seem to believe nearly half the world doesn't deserve love.

Mike is joined by dating coach Karina Chapman & founder of Aligned Connections, who asserts that all singles, regardless of size, race, or sexuality, deserve love and that diversity should be celebrated, not attacked.

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Mike Jeffreys chats to Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for July 23rd

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Mike Jeffreys chats with Russell Setright, Australia’s best known Naturopath & author of ‘Get Well in the Golden Years, to get the latest in health and well-being news.

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Listen to the full show podcast here:- Monday, 2nd of July

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For Australia, the second coming of Donald Trump looms as more economically difficult than the first iteration.

Mike is joined by David Llewellyn-Smith, Chief Strategist at the MB Fund and MB Super / Founding publisher and editor of MacroBusiness, to find out if it could really that bad?

Trump 2.0 has a range of policies that will have direct effects on Australia, Mr Llewellyn-Smith explains.

Most of the impact looms from indirect channels via China, with the Trump 2.0 agenda being a more radical version of his first term.

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Mike speaks with Dr. Rob Zammit,  veterinarian from Vineyard Vet, to discuss whether dogs have a sense of time and an awareness of their own mortality.

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Mike is joined by Kel Richards, Broadcaster, author & wordsmith, to discuss whether Tik Tok & other social media platforms are changing kids language?

Studies have shown social media reduces academic outcomes, with 89% of teachers reporting a negative impact on children's reading habits.

Additionally, 75% of respondents in the Reluctant Readers study believe students unable to read at the expected level will struggle to access the curriculum, affecting their ATAR results.

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Mike Jeffreys chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for July 22nd.

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Mike Jeffreys talks movies and entertainment with Alex First, editor of itellyouwhatithink.com

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Clinton is joined by Barry Urquhart, business strategist from Marketing Focus, to discuss loyalty following the significant changes in society, families, businesses, and relationships since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in February 2020.

Traditions have been shattered, and expectations have shortened, making it challenging for businesses to establish, sustain, and develop relationships.

Past practices are now redundant, and repeat, referral, and loyal business have become more tenuous and isolated, impacting demand, revenue, profitability, and the worth of businesses.

Loyal customers should be more valued, respected, and responded to.

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Clinton Maynard is joined by Brendan O’Neill, journalist & Editor of ‘Spiked’ and host of the ‘Spiked’ podcast, to dissect the stories making headlines in the U.K. & the world over the past week.

You can keep up to date with Brendan’s most recent work by visiting the ‘Spiked’ website www.spiked-online.com

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Clinton is joined by home loan expert and financial advisor Julian Finch, who is calling out banks giving older Aussies applying for credit cards and loans a miss.

"It is unethical of banks to discriminate against older Aussies who are financially more stable!" he says.

"This practice is becoming more commonplace but it's absolutely abhorrent that they're not approving credit cards and loans for retirees."

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Do you feel like you were less stressed a couple of years ago, after slowing down and having more ‘me time’ due to the pandemic?

Clinton is joined by Dr Marny Lishman, health & community psychologist, about a new study that has found that eastern Australian humpback whales were healthier and less stressed during the first year of Covid, when human activity on the ocean was limited, and many of us are resonating with this study.

Since getting back to 'normal' the world is ramping up again, and so are human interactions, which equate to more stress and more pressure.

When feeling stressed and burned out, it's helpful to reflect on what you were doing when you felt calmer and more at peace - were you spending more time relaxing?

More time engaging in hobbies? Spending more time with loved ones and less time sitting in traffic?

These reflections can help you slow down and in turn, reduce your stress levels.

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Listen to the full show podcast - Friday, 19th of July.

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Clinton Maynard has a weekly chat with Sue Dodd from the Sydney Markets about what bargains are on offer at the markets this week.

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Aussie historian, author & entertainer Jim Haynes joins Overnight each week for his unique knowledge of Aussie Wit, Words and Wisdom from Australia’s history. 

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Clinton Maynard is joined by Sarah Boorer, Communications professional & CWA award-winning cook, to look at the world of baked goods, delicious treats and & easy recipes.

This week Sarah whips up One pot creamy tomato beef pasta (recipe courtesy recipetineats.com)

Ingredients
 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
 2 garlic cloves , finely minced
 1 onion , finely chopped
 500g/ 1 lb beef mince / ground beef
 2 tsp Italian herbs
 2 tbsp tomato paste
 400g/ 14 oz can crushed tomatoes (or tomato passata)
 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (chilli flakes, optional)
 1 1/2 tsp cooking salt/kosher salt
 1/2 tsp black pepper
 4 cups (1 L) chicken stock/broth , low sodium
 350g/ 12oz fusilli, penne, elbow macaroni or other short pasta
 3/4 cups thickened / heavy cream

Serving:
 Parmesan cheese , finely grated
 Parsley , finely chopped, optional

Instructions
1. Sauté - Heat the oil on high heat in a large heavy-based pot. Cook garlic and
onion for 1 1/2 minutes.
2. Cook beef & seasonings - Add beef and cook, breaking it up as you go, until
you can no longer see red meat. Add the Italian herbs and cook for 30
seconds, then add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to cook out the raw
flavour.
3. All in - Add crushed tomato, chicken stock, salt, pepper and red pepper
flakes, if using. Stir, then add the pasta.
4. Cook 15 min - Bring the liquid to a simmer, then cook for 15 minutes, stirring
every couple of minutes then more frequently towards the end (ensure pasta
doesn't stick to base) until the pasta is just about cooked.
5. Creamy - Add cream, then simmer for a further 1 to 2 minutes. It will still be
quite saucy - this is what you want! Pasta absorbs liquid quickly, so it will still
be nice and oozy when you start eating.
6. Serve - Remove from the stove. Give it a good stir then ladle into bowls. Serve
with parmesan and parsley.

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Clinton Maynard chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for July 19th.

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Clinton is joined by Professor Robert Brooks, an expert in Econometrics and Business Statistics, to explore the economic impact of the Olympic Games on France and the global economy.

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Clinton Maynard’s weekly talk with Leith Van Onselen, Chief Economist at the MB Fund &  Co-founder of Macrobusiness, to dissect the politics behind Australia’s economy.

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While loneliness continues to affect people across the globe, a community-driven campaign born out of regional Queensland is helping to connect people and start Conversations.

CQUniversity hosted End Loneliness Day in Rockhampton last week, but the message was heard throughout the country with more than 2000 people attending events in search of connectedness and conversations.

Clinton is joined by CQUniversity Associate Vice-President Rockhampton and Central Highlands Regions, Kim Harrington who was the initiator of what has become End Loneliness Inc. – a community organisation committed to tackling the challenge of loneliness head on.

“We started the project back in 2016 with community forums and research projects which ultimately lead to the establishment of End Loneliness Inc. in 2021,” Ms Harrington explains.

“It began as a KPI of the CQUniversity Rockhampton Region Engagement

Committee, but with the support of community members and local businesses it has taken us on an ambitious journey to end loneliness through a variety of strategies.

End Loneliness Day has become an annual event where organisations register to hold a morning tea to raise awareness of loneliness and to encourage people to engage.

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Clinton Maynard’s weekly political chat with Terry Barnes – Columnist, political and policy consultant & former Howard government adviser.

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Clinton Maynard chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for July 18th.

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Clinton Maynard’s weekly chat with U.K. correspondent Enda Brady, host of Round Table On TRT World, about what's making news in the United Kingdom.

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A final report on Sydney’s tolls by Professor Allan Fels recommends immediate implementation of new laws to establish a state-owned entity for setting toll prices. 

Transurban and other investors propose "corridor pricing" based on city sectors, which Professor Fels opposes, warning it prioritises toll operators over the public. 

Fels advocates for distance-based tolls that decrease with longer drives across Sydney’s 13 toll roads. 

Clinton is joined by acting Opposition Leader Damien Tudehope, who criticised the report for suggesting more tolls and bureaucracy but supports greater transparency and consistency in toll pricing.

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Clinton is joined by Matt Bowen, ING's head of consumer and market insights, who reveals who muchAussie'sspend around State Of Origin time... and what they spend it on.

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Clinton is joined by Dr Vincent, health and wellness expert & founder of Renovatio Bioscience, to find out how to slash the household grocery bill while increasing nutrition.

 According to Dr Vincent, many Australians can't afford to buy quality fresh food and as a result their health and wellness is declining.

 “There are some important food hacks that will help you to get the vitamins and nutrients you need without breaking the bank,” says Dr Vincent.

 “The key is to shop wisely and understand which foods provide the most value from a nutritional point of view.”

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Professor David Flint chats to Clinton Maynard on the week’s important issues & political news.

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Clinton Maynard chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for July 17th.

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Clinton is joined by Brian Seidler, Executive Director at Master Builders Association New South Wales, to discuss a joint media investigation into the operations and underworld links within the CFMEU.

The investigation confirms what Master Builders has long highlighted—union representatives displaying a comprehensive disregard for the law and the industry they claim to represent.

Governments cannot turn a blind eye to this abhorrent and alleged criminal behavior witnessed in recent days, they assert.

Master Builders urges the Prime Minister and all state leaders to urgently explore all possible options to clean up this mess.

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Clinton is joined by Scott Taylor, a Behavior Profiling Expert and Security Specialist, who criticises the security response during the weekend’s attempted assassination of former President Trump. 

Mr Taylor states that Trump's protection team should not have allowed him to stand and expose himself after the initial cover. 

The now iconic image of Trump with his fist raised, shirt open, and face bloodied posed a risk of a second shooter and security protocols should have kept Trump low and covered for evacuation. 

Trump's decision to pause and pump his fist was an unacceptable risk for media coverage as future security measures at rallies may include bulletproof barriers and increased surveillance of rooftop areas.

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Clinton Maynard chats with Russell Setright, Australia’s best known Naturopath & author of ‘Get Well in the Golden Years, to get the latest in health and well-being news.

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Clinton Maynard chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for July 16th.

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Clinton is joined by comedy legends Shane Jacobson and Todd McKenney, currently starring in Neil Simon’s Tony Award-winning comedy, The Odd Couple.

The play revolves around Felix and Oscar, two divorced men who decide to share an apartment.  The only problem is they’re as different as chalk and cheese.

Catch The Odd Couple at the Theatre Royal Sydney before it closes on July 28.

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Listen to the full show podcast here:- Monday, 15th of July

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Mike talks to Terry Barnes, Columnist, political and policy consultant & former Howard government adviser, to discuss what the assassination attempt on Trump might possibly mean for Australia.

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Mike is joined by Dr Brad McKay, Medical Expert & former host of 'Embarrassing Bodies Down Under', with fresh warnings of using Ozempic for body-image following reports of a  British woman falling ill from taking a "weight-loss jab to get beach-body ready".

Last month, Professor Stephen Powis, national medical director for NHS England, expressed alarm at the growing number of young people using weight-loss drugs for a "quick fix" to get "beach-body ready."

Dr Vicky Price of the Society for Acute Medicine warned of increasing hospitalizations due to complications from these drugs purchased online.

Wegovy and Ozempic, touted as magic bullets for weight loss and used by celebrities like Elon Musk, Rebel Wilson, and Oprah Winfrey, have been making headlines.

Weight-loss jabs have already been linked with 20 deaths across Britain, and many
people have been left severely unwell after using them.

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Mike is joined by Dr Marny Lishman, Health & Community Psychologist, who reveals while we often see anger as a negative emotion, it’s also a valid emotion that needs to be felt and understood.

If you’re on school holidays with the kids and you’ve taken them to see ‘Inside Out 2’
you’re teaching them a valuable lesson about every emotion having its place... including the ones we don’t like.

“Anger is a primal emotion, and one we need for survival,” says Dr Lishman.

“When properly managed, it can become a powerful tool telling you about what’s working in your life, and what isn’t. My advice is don’t be afraid of it.

Movies like Inside Out teach us that emotions are just visitors that come and go depending on what’s happening in our lives.

The trick is to not bottle them

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Mike Jeffreys chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for July 15th.

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Mike Jeffreys talks movies and entertainment with Alex First, editor of itellyouwhatithink.com

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Clinton is joined by Katrina McPhee, Chief of Staff at Aware Super, to discuss new research revealing that most Australians have little to no understanding of their current superannuation fund.

With the majority (81%) of Australians recalibrating their investments due to the cost-of-living crisis, the importance of effective financial planning is clear, with superannuation playing a pivotal role in securing future financial wellbeing.

However, Aussies are still in the dark about their super funds, with two in five (43%) Aussies not really understanding how their super is invested, and a third (31%) hardly thinking about how their fun is performing. 

After delivering an impressive 11.02% for their most popular investment option, High Growth, last year, Aware Super is encouraging everyone to explore their super performance and the diverse options available to select the best fund for their needs.

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Clinton Maynard has a weekly chat with Sue Dodd from the Sydney Markets about what bargains are on offer at the markets this week.

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Aussie historian, author & entertainer Jim Haynes joins Overnight each week for his unique knowledge of Aussie Wit, Words and Wisdom from Australia’s history. This week Jim shines the spotlight on swaggies & bush humour.

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Clinton Maynard chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for July 12th.

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Clinton Maynard is joined by Sarah Boorer, Communications professional & CWA award-winning cook, to look at the world of baked goods, delicious treats and & easy recipes.

This week Sarah whips up Chocolate Mousse (Adapted from Recipe Tin Eats to use double cream instead of whipped cream)

Ingredients
3 eggs
125g dark cooking chocolate, bittersweet / 70% cocoa
10g unsalted butter
1/2 cup Little Big Dairy double cream
3 tbsp caster sugar (superfine white sugar)
More double cream (to decorate)

Instructions
1. Separate eggs and yolks while eggs are cold. Place whites in a large bowl and
yolks in a small bowl. Leave whites while you prepare other ingredients. Yolks:
Whisk yolks until uniform.
2. Break chocolate into pieces and place in a microwave-proof bowl with the butter.
Melt in the microwave in 30 second bursts, stirring in between, until smooth. Set
aside to cool slightly while you continue with other steps.
3. Add sugar to egg whites. Beat whites until firm peaks form.
4. Fold egg yolks into Little Big Dairy double cream using a rubber spatula – 8 folds
max. Some streaks is fine.
5. At this point, the chocolate should still be runny but warm (min 35C; ideal 40C). If
too cool or thick, microwave in burst of 5 seconds at a time until runny.
6. Pour chocolate into cream yolk mixture. Fold through – 8 folds max. Some
streaks here are ok.
7. Add 1/4 of beaten egg whites into chocolate mixture. Fold through until
incorporated – "smear" the spatula across surface to blend white lumps in – aim for 10 folds.
8. Pour chocolate mixture into egg whites. Fold through until incorporated and no
more white lumps remain – aim for 12 folds max, but ensure there are no obvious
egg white patches.
9. Divide mixture between 4 small glasses or pots. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours,
preferably overnight.
10. To serve, garnish with more double cream.

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Clinton is joined by Abul Rizvi, former deputy secretary of the Department of Immigration, to discuss reports of over 2300 people seeking asylum in Australia in May, the highest monthly total since the Albanese government took office. 

This includes more than 300 arrivals from China, 182 from Vietnam, 152 from Colombia, and 148 from India. 

Additionally, 119 people from Palestine applied for protection visas in May, the highest since the October 7 Hamas attacks in Israel. Since October, 416 asylum claims have come from the Palestinian Authority, a significant increase from previous months. 

May's total is nearly the highest on record, just below the 2800 applicants in 2018.

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Clinton Maynard’s weekly political chat with Terry Barnes – Columnist, political and policy consultant & former Howard government adviser.

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Clinton Maynard chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for July 11th.

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Clinton Maynard’s weekly chat with U.K. correspondent Enda Brady about what's making news in the United Kingdom.

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Clinton is joined by Dr. Neryl East, Communications & Credibility Specialist, to discuss Australia's new vaping laws.  The controversy highlights the importance of effective communication in implementing complex changes.   The government announced new vaping regulations prematurely, leading to conflicts among stakeholders and strong opposition from pharmacies.  Dr East explains how the announcement was mishandled and offers insights on achieving better buy-in from all parties.

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Clinton is joined by Merriden Varrall, KPMG's Geopolitics Lead, to discuss the outcomes of the French and UK elections and the potential ramifications of these elections on Australia, including shifts in foreign policy, economic ties, and geopolitical strategies.

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Professor David Flint chats to Clinton Maynard on the week’s important issues & political news.

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Clinton Maynard chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for July 10th.

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With the nationwide housing shortage, there's a growing push for more apartment living.

But what type of home unit do people prefer?

A recent survey reveals that most people favor smaller buildings over large developments with amenities like swimming pools and gyms.

To delve deeper into this preference, Clinton speaks with Tim Abbott, Director of Projects & Developments at Ray White on Sydney’s Lower North Shore.

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Clinton is joined by Janelle Bloxsom, Manager of the Petbarn Foundation, to discuss the foundation’s Seeing Eye Dogs Appeal.

Their goal is to raise $1 million to train 20 Seeing Eye Dog puppies. Each puppy requires $50,000 for training.

These seeing eye dogs offer vital support, constant companionship, and greater independence, significantly improving the quality of life for individuals in our community who are blind or have low vision.

Since 2014, the Petbarn Foundation has donated $7 million to train 152 seeing eye dogs.

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Clinton Maynard chats with Russell Setright, Australia’s best known Naturopath & author of ‘Get Well in the Golden Years, to get the latest in health and well-being news.

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Clinton Maynard chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for July 9th.

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Listen to the full show podcast here:- Monday, 8th of July

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Mike is joined by Tim Blaire, Columnist with Daily Telegraph, about reactions to Joe Biden's mental meltdown during last week's presidential debate, which he writes falls into three main camps.

First, the "no surprises here" group has been observing Biden's decline for years, seeing last week's incident as just another episode.

Second, the fake-shocked media, who have downplayed Biden's blunders for decades, now pretend his collapse was unexpected.

Lastly, the reality-deniers, who insist that despite his infirmity, Biden is a decent person who, unlike Trump, would never lie.

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Mike is joined by Amanda Lambros, relationship counselor and bestselling author, to discuss whether women can feel fulfilled without having a baby?

Ms Lambros shares her expert perspective on the societal pressures women face regarding motherhood, the evolving definitions of fulfillment, and the diverse ways women find purpose and satisfaction in their lives.

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Mike speaks with Dr. Tanveer Ahmed, Psychiatrist & Social Commentator, about how the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is galvanizing Islamic communities worldwide.

This issue has significant implications for upcoming Western elections, including in the UK, America, and Australia.

In Australia, tensions are evident with Senator Payman crossing the floor against her Labor Party, highlighting growing rifts within center-left parties trying to balance support for Israel with opposition to Palestinian suffering.

In Britain, where there are almost 4 million Muslims, the campaign group 'The Muslim Vote' aims to capitalize on this sentiment, evidenced by a drop in the Labor vote in recent council elections in areas with large Muslim populations.

In Australia, formerly safe Labor seats in western Sydney and parts of Melbourne are also under threat from independent candidates.

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Mike Jeffreys chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for July 8th.

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Mike Jeffreys talks movies and entertainment with Alex First, editor of itellyouwhatithink.com

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 Listen to the full show podcast for Friday 21st of June

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Clinton is joined by Maureen Clark, Executive Director Customer Experience at Sydney Trains, who are working to give unclaimed lost property new life by passing on near-
new items to charities in need.

Sydney Trains collects approximately 50,000 lost property items left on trains and at
stations each year.  Dedicated staff try extremely hard to reunite passengers with their personal property,
but sometimes items go unclaimed for months or even years.

Sydney Trains has established a new partnership with Muru Mittigar, a proud Dharug
Aboriginal Social Enterprise in Western Sydney, to donate unclaimed lost property
items. Muru Mittigar is passing these items on to its community partner organisations
across the state.

So far this year, Sydney Trains has donated: more than 100 bikes, more than 20
scooters, body boards and a selection of clothing, handbags, wallets and sports gear
like fishing rods, tennis rackets and balls. A variety of general goods were also
donated like, toys, sunglasses, umbrellas as well as household appliances like a rice
cooker, electric frying pan, a pedestal fan, a sandwich press and a Soda Stream.

Brand new personal items like make-up, perfume, and creams were also included.

Ms Clark says, “It is wonderful that these unclaimed items can find new life and new use with families and children across the state.”

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Clinton is joined by Kathy Kopellis McLeod, Dog Behaviour Expert, about taking charge of your dog when posties enter your property is essential.

It’s not ok to allow your dog to push through the front door or wander freely outside the front of your house, and your dog isn’t allowed to roam the neighbourhood and be a menace in the community.

The difference between ensuring a postie stays safe from a dog attack lies with the dog’s human. To allow your dog access to chase, bite or knock a postie off his bike is not okay. Your dog is acting out due to its genes, experiences, and because its being territorial.

Such incidents can easily be prevented by behaving like a switched-on dog owner. Posties are understandably fed up and Australia Post has now warned it will stop delivering to homes with aggressive, uncontrolled dogs, it also reports all dog-related incidents to local councils.

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Clinton Maynard has a weekly chat with Sue Dodd from the Sydney Markets about what bargains are on offer at the markets this week…

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Aussie historian, author & entertainer Jim Haynes joins Overnight each week for his unique knowledge of Aussie Wit, Words and Wisdom from Australia’s history. This week Jim shines the spotlight on the poetry of Jack Sorensen.

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Clinton Maynard chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for June 21st.

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